Landslide in Malaysia's Pahang state leaves 1 dead, 4 buried

January 26

 

A landslide at a popular tourist destination in Malaysia's Pahang state resulted in one death, with four more victims believed to be buried early Friday morning.

 

The authorities received a distress call at 2:51 a.m. local time (1851 GMT) for the disaster which struck in Cameron Highlands district, Pahang Fire and Rescue Department Assistant Director Ismail Abdul Ghani said in a statement.

 

"Based on preliminary information, there are three adult men and one adult woman still buried in the landslide," he said, adding that search and rescue efforts are ongoing.

 

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